First up, we inspect the most unique cars from the recent Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). Find out which car took the spotlight and what makes it tick.

Uly sits down with the chief engineer of the iconic Nissan GT-R to explore the car’s outstanding features, awesome performance and why it is dubbed as the “Godzilla”.

Join Kap as he goes on a fun road trip with a celebrity barkada, powered by Caltex’ recent formulation Caltex Platinum with Techron. Where are they heading off to?

Lastly, Matteo reacts to questions sent in by the viewers. What sort of embarrassing questions will he answer?

Watch the fourth season of Wheels, your guide to life on the fast lane, every Thursdays, 10:30 p.m., on ABS-CBN Sports + Action Channel. For firsthand info on the latest happenings in motoring, like and follow Wheels on facebook.com/PhilStarWheels, @PhilStar_Wheels on Twitter and @PhilStarTV_Wheels on Instagram. (PR)

We heard and read many things regarding the impact of an acidic body ph to healths and its connection with various diseases.

The body naturally creates acids as part of the digestive system or as a by-product of various metabolic processes. However, one’s body may experience over acidity due to factors like a diet rich in processed foods, stress, and other lifestyle factors. Chronic over acidity affects all the body’s cellular functions and is seen to contribute to cancer, heart disease, obesity, weight problems, allergies, fatigue and premature aging as well as problems with our nervous system, cardiovascular system and muscles.

To counteract the negative effects of over acidity, it is recommended that people adopt an alkaline diet and drink alkaline water. Alkaline foods are foods that create an alkaline effect in the body regardless of their actual ph levels. This means that even food like lemons and limes actually have an alkaline effect on the body. Additionally the alkaline diet involves limited consumption of meats, dairy products, white flour and white sugar which are very acidic. Instead, one should eat large quantities of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, and soy products.

Apart from eating alkaline foods, drinking alkaline water can also play a major role in balancing one’s body ph. However, most conventional alkaline water is produced using electrolysis and ionizer based technology which involves passing electric current through water laced with chemical catalyst submerged with titanium or platinum plates. This process can create trace amounts of chemicals from the breakdown of the catalyst as well as trace amounts of metals from the plates.

At the same time, alkaline water produced using this artificial method has very short shelf lives. This is because the artificially induced alkaline effect wears off in a matter of days. At the same time, the alkaline water produced using electrolysis is also very sensitive to temperature fluctuations which makes storage difficult.

An alternative to this process is naturally infusing alkalinity into the water to mimic the same properties found in spring or pristine river water. Thanks to advances technology it is now possible to replicate this using nano-technology to infuse nano minerals into regular water to turn it alkaline. And it is this latest technological advance that is being used in Livingstream Nano Alkaline Water.

Livingstream is the latest concept by GQWEST Inc. the company behind the Aquabest water franchise. By looking back to nature and harnessing the latest in technology, the company envisions the concept as the future in drinking water. Utilizing cutting edge South Korean nanotechnology, Livingstream aims to provide everyone with safe, healthy, and life-changing water.

To produce alkaline water the natural way, Livingstream utilizes filters that contain alkaline nano minerals derived from seashells. When water passes through these filters these nano minerals are infused into the water. Since the nano minerals are derived from biological sources and are integrated into the water there is no risk of any contaminants and the ph level remains constant over long periods of time and regardless of temperature.

To ensure that the water is safe to drink, Livingstream also utilize nano silver to eliminate bacterial and viral contaminants in water. Silver has been used for centuries as an anti-bacterial and antiviral due to its ability to disrupt the cellular process of the contaminants thus killing them.

To introduce the concept to the public the company intends to unveil Livingstream for franchising at the 15th Franchise & Business Expo on October 14-16 at World Trade Center, Pasay City. To learn more about Livingstream Nano-Alkaline Water visit www.livingstream.com.ph. (PR)

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

After more than 25 years in giving well love romance
written by Filipinos for Filipinos, Precious Heart Romances of Precious Pages
Corporation is launching its new section that features unconventional love
stories, that tackles romances with theme of gothic, fantasy, sci-fi,
adventure, paranormal, suspense-thriller, detective and more.

This is Rebel Fiction to which 10 new titles are
introduce to its readers last September 17 during the Manila International Book
Fair in SMX Convention Center. Most of its writers are upcoming and young, some
already made a hit online and has a huge following.

During its presentation, most writers admit that even
though it is all fiction based, their stories are generally the stories of
people they are close with, friends with or somebody they knew. It also shows
that they really enjoy writing and can expect more to come in the coming years.

The 10 new Filipino written books is also sold online on
a digital format, are available thru the official website of precious pages https://preciouspagesebookstore.com.ph/
or in any bookstore nationwide.

Book Cover of 10 Rebel Fiction Books.

This books are the following.

·CHICKBOY BOY by Maricar Dizon – A rich boy story
who court a girl out of fun, but after a year it he got a biggest surprise, because
that girl is claiming that they had a child.

·LEIA’S DIARY by Victoria Amor- A campus bully
story that was saved by her knight and shining armor.

·LESBI IN LOVE by Ow Wsic- A lesbian teen who is
deeply inlove with her Girl Best Friend, but eventually falls in love with the
campus notorious playboy.

·LOVE IN A GAME by Kayla Caliente – A girl
attracting a guy thru a virtual reality game that they don’t know how to stop
and exit.

·MY FAT CHANCE by Sofia- A Beauconera (Pageant
wannabe) story but having a hard time since she loves to eat, and eventually
fall in love to a martyr guy.

·OUR LAST COLORFUL DAYS by Tyra – A Story of 15
year old painter who meet his exact opposite, but it didn’t last due to her
terminal ill disease.

·I KNOW HE WAS TROUBLE by Heart Yngrid – A avid
novel online reader, who want to create her own love story novel, of her and a
campus bully.

·SUPERNOVA by Luna King – A Depressed 18 year old
girl, who find forever thru a Doll name Levi Mitchell Hope, and their stories
how to bring Levi into being human again.

·VANILLA TWILIGHT by Luna King – A death wish
need to be done story that journey tru time and light.

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Moymoy Lulumboy, now in Book 3.

Author Jun Matias and Illustrator Jomike Tejido

From Lampara Books, comes now the much awaited third
installment of children’s most favorite Kid aswantg, no other than Moymoy
Lulumboy. The third sequel focuses on how Moymoy and his twin brother Alangkaw
will journey to save their mother.

Wrtiter Segundo Matias, Jr told us during the press
conference that he enjoy most this third book, it’s because his imagination in
creating it became more open and no limits, it’s like you can really tell what
will happen or how it will end. It took Matias one year to finish it.

PETA Members for excerpts of Moymoy.

Illustrator Jomike Tejido also share that “Ang Paghahanap
kay Inay” is more fun to do, due to many characters being introduce this time.

Matias also known as Kuya Jun has published around 1500 children’s
books, he is a Palanca awardee in 2011 for his Alamat ng Duhat for Literature. He
did write screenplays for some TV and movies before. While Illustrator Tejido
already had 70 books published including illustrations for Oxford University
Press.

Miss Gay beauty pageant is all over in the Philippines whenever there's an occasion to celebrate, expect Miss Gay will be the most watch, the most awaited in every town fiesta, and the most memorable one.

In the City of Puerto Princesa, the city wide pageant for the third sex happens every December that supposed to be coincide with the City Fiesta every December 8 of its patron Immaculate Concepcion, however the festivity is extended up to Christmas day or even New Year to the most, especially during the reign of former Mayor Edward Hagedorn.

One memorable Miss Gay in the Cleanest City is the batch 2000, most of the candidates are all fun to watch and really did their effort to take home the crown during the coronation proper held at Menddoza Amphitheater. Of course all of them uses alias in their name, but this Miss Mexico name a like Faviola Perez is the home away winner, ever since that night he was called until now as Faviola.

Faviola's name in Palawan is already a trademark, after being a titleholder himself he venture in finding and training pageant wannabes or even organizing pageants from different town. He is best identified as the discoverer of Jonavi Raisa Quiray, the Narra lass who made name in many pageants such as Miss Philippines and Mutya Ng Pilipinas.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

The Egg Theater Co along with the PARC Foundation and
Pineapple Lab presents Moliere PMS, a fusion of three Moliere play adaptations:
Praning (The Imaginary Invalid), Maniacal (The Learned Ladies), and Schism (The
Misanthrope) on October 1 & 2 at PARC Foundation, 494 Lt. Artiaga St., San
Juan City and at Pineapple Lab, 6071 Palma Street, Rockwell on October 7-9 and
October 14-16.

Transporting Moliere’s French Society to an imagined theater
world that serves as a microcosm of Philippine society, the fusion of the three
plays is a satirical comedy that pokes a searing look at the foibles and
travails of theater artists divided and polarized by the ills of hypocrisy and
pretentiousness.

Adapted and directed by Palanca award-winning playwright,
George de Jesus III, the three plays have all been separately staged before: Praning
in 2012 as a thesis production of Technical Theater and Production Design
Program of the School for Design and Arts of the DLSU College of Saint Benilde,
Maniacal and Schism by the Egg Theater Co as part of the Fringe Manila Festival
in 2015 and 2016 respectively.

Moliere PMS centers on Alex, a playwright whose anger at the
pretentiousness of the people around him, compels him to consider quitting
theater. Helen, an actress and Alex’s best friend, tries to dissuade him by
making him remember why he fell in love with theater in the first place. As
they argue and discuss while waiting for a show (an adaptation of Moliere’s The
Misanthrope directed by upcoming director, Don) they are watching a second time
to begin, Alex’s thoughts manifest on stage as a reenactment of his own
adaptations of Moliere’s The Learned Ladies (Maniacal) and The Imaginary
Invalid (Praning).

Don entreats Alex to give notes about his adaptation.
Refusing to be polite, Alex tells his honest opinion. As a reaction to Alex
mercilessly lambasting Don’s artistry, Don makes a vilifying post about Alex on
Facebook. Hilarity ensues as the manifestation of Alex’s exasperation on stage
gets tangled as the actors, characters, and plots mix and merge. The jumble
results in a hysterically intricate foray into the mind of someone peeling away
the mask of hypocrisy and coming to terms with what one values and loves. Thus,
Moliere PMS desires to give emphasis to an aspect of Moliere’s work that is
greatly admired: “his intellectual penetration in distinguishing the parts of a
man from the whole man. Montaigne, the 16th-century essayist who deeply
influenced Molière, divided qualities that are acquired, such as learning or
politeness or skills, from those that are natural, such as humanity or
animality, what might be called “human nature” without other attributes. Molière
delighted in opposing his characters in this way; often in his plays a social
veneer peels off, revealing a real man.” (Will G. Moore, Encyclopedia
Britannica)

Moliere PMS features the following new and veteran theater actors: Tuxqs Rutaquio and Renante Bustamante
alternate in the role of Alex. Angeli Bayani and Mayen Estanero take turns in
playing the roles of Helen, Belinda and Philippa. Via Antonio and Meann
Espinosa alternate as Casey, Mandy and Direk Ugo. Paolo O’Hara and Joel Saracho
play Chris. Mara Paulina Marasigan and Martha Comia alternate as Rita and
Angelique with Mara also alternating with Ross Pesigan as Aries and Toni. Migs
Almendras will play Jim and Tom Toledo. Sky Abundo will play Clint and Andre. Sari
Estrada plays Drea and Elise. And RS Francisco plays Tristan. Lights design by
Joseph Mattheu, stage and production management by John Mark Yap and Arma
Bonilla.

Former lead band vocalist of Urbandub Gabby Alipe releases
his debut single as a solo artist “VISIONS” last September 23, 2016. It is the
first track to be released from his upcoming first solo EP entitled “A New
Strain” coming out this October.

“Visions” is all about having a positive
mindset in life.

“That no matter what struggles you may face, as long as you
have a clear vision of your goals that a person has to work hard in achieving
that goal, no matter the hindrance or road blocks. That a person has potential
and can achieve anything in life as long as they believe in themselves and not
let fear have control over them. That everything will fall into place, all in
good time.” Alipe said.

After Urbandub decided to go their separate ways in 2015,
MCA Music signed Alipe as a solo artist.

Gabby Alipe also shared how he started singing from being
part of a band and now as a solo artist.

“Never really was a singer. Never thought I’d end up being a
front man for a band. I always saw myself as a songwriter and guitar player. My
journey as a musician started in high school. I joined different bands as a
guitar player. While in college, I was a working student, and began playing in
bands in the local Cebu music scene, as a bass player. when my former band
didn’t want to write original material, I decided to form Urbandub ith my
friend Jed Honrado, which led me to sing, only because nobody knew who we were
or was interested joining our group as our vocalist. I became a singer by accident.
16 years later, after Urbandub’s run, I’m embarking on a new challenge as a
solo artist.” Alipe said.

Gabby Alipe

“Visions” had its premiere on radio last Sept. 22 at Jam
88.3 and RX 93.1. The single is now available through digital downloads via
Spinnr and iTunes and streaming also at Spinnr, Apple Music, Spotify and
Deezer. Click link to stream or download: https://GabbyAlipe.lnk.to/VisionsPR.
For bookings and inquiries, contact MCA Music Artist Management at
+639209682991 or email mcabookings@umusic.com. For more updates and information
on Gabby Alipe, log on to the following pages: Facebook- MCA Music (Universal
Music Philippines), Instagram- mca_music, Twitter- @mcamusic.

The Theater House of Black, that staged recently the Filipino adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca's "The House of Bernarda Alba, " are now back with another house that is full of mystery.

This time it's "#14 Leandro Road," a Filipino theatrical adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's most celebrated short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher," first published in 1839.

Devised by Jay Crisostomo IV and C.K. Bautista, "#14 Leandro Road," which is set on the dark chilly outskirts of Baguio City, is scheduled for six performances at Power Mac Center Spotlight in Circuit Makati on October 7 and 8, 2016.

"As a group, we wanted to stage stories that talk about families and stories that have been forgotten or are deemed underrated by the world," said Harry David, producer-production manager. "At the same time adapt them in Filipino and apply a Philippine twist to the stories so they would be more relevant and relatable to our audience."

"Poe's short story is about a family whose members long to come out from their gilded cage. They struggle to find happiness in dreams and achieve them but shown in a very macabre and creepy way. With that, not a lot of theater houses venture into the horror, suspense, and thriller genre. So, again as a group, we wanted to produce more plays that are categorized in this canon," he added.

"#14 Leandro Road" is a horror story, which blurs the line between the real world and the supernatural. It follows Ed/Edna Ramos, a real estate agent, who is invited by Rudy/Pilar Laperal, a grade school friend she hasn't seen for almost 20 years, to come and visit the latter's house. As soon as Ed/Edna arrives, he/she finds out that Rudy/Pilar lives with two other people: his/her ill brother/sister and the family doctor, Dra. Lita Dumas. As the days go by, the house guest finds out that both siblings are suffering from a mental illness. At the same time, both are keeping a secret that has been buried all these years.

Friday, September 23, 2016

Carlo Collodi’s popuplar story about a puppet named
PINOCCHIO will come to life on stage by premiere kid actors of the country
under Kids Acts Philippines. The first in the country doing musicals for kids
and by the kids, is the company’s 14th Musical Theatre Season offering for
school, parents, children and the entire family.

Kids Acts Philippines proudly presents “PINOCCHIO” with
script, lyrics and direction by LUIGI NACARIO, and music by EUGENE BELBIS. The
group won an award from ALIW Awards through Hansel and Gretel as Best
Production for Children wherein all featured actors of the musical were kids.
Belbis and Nacario’s collaboration of creating children’s musicals can be
considered works of the masters, that may lead them to be christened as Fathers
of Philippine Children’s Theatre.

Pinocchio
is a of a puppet boy who dreamed to become a real boy. The story begun, one
fine day, that a piece of wood found itself in the shop of an old carpenter
named Master Cherry to make the leg of a table. As he was about to give the
first blow of his hatchet, he heard a wee, little voice coming from the wood.
His face had changed and fright had turned him to death. To appease his terror,
he gave the piece of wood to his friend Geppetto who took it to make himself a
marionette, a puppet that will dance, fence and turn somersaults. He called it
Pinocchio, the first pranks of the marionette, the name that will make his fortune.
The adventure of Pinocchio started right after he was fashioned by his father
Geppetto. He went out of his way to explore the world of wonders and never
returned home. He met the Talking Cricket, the Puppets in the Marionette
Theater, The Fox and the Cat who robbed his five gold pieces given by the Fire
Eater and the Blue Fairy named Fairy Azure who promised him to become a real
boy. To grant his wish, he must obey and be honest to all his undertakings. He
had a nose that grew long when he tells a lie. As he wandered around the
village, a Pigeon informed him that his father Geppetto was swallowed by a
Terrible Whale while riding in a small boat to look for him. And that started
his venture to find his father in the vast sea until he was also gulped down by
the same whale. Inside the whale’s stomach, Pinocchio and the weak Geppetto
were reunited. They made their way to get out of the whale’s body through the
courage of the wooden boy. Both were tossed high and low by the big waves until
they landed on the shore. To revive his father’s strength, Pinocchio offered
good deeds to the villagers to gain food to nourish, water to quench and
pennies to buy clothes. The Blue Fairy was so happy of what Pinocchio has done,
she granted precious reward to his good deeds. She made her magic worked and on
the next day, Pinocchio woke up as real boy. And they both lived happily ever
after together with all the people and animals in their village.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Wheels team goes to the country’s much-awaited auto show
of the year – the Philippine International Motor Show 2016 (PIMS) 2016. Join
audacious automotive journalists Matteo Guidicelli, Kap Maceda Aguila, Manny
Delos Reyes, Ulysses Ang and Angel Rivero as they inspect the halls of the
biggest industry-backed motor show.

PIMS 2016, is produced by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), is a must-go to
motoring show that exhibits the latest automotive products, technologies and
services.

Join Manny and Kap as they witness the country’s top
automotive manufacturers and distributors showcase their hottest and newest
vehicles. Which car brand will take the spotlight?

Watch the unveiling of this year’s highly-anticipated
cars and discover the vehicles’ outstanding innovation, design and performance.
Explore exciting concept engines and hybrid rides, and visit other amazing
sights and sounds in the event.

Watch the fourth season of Wheels, your guide to life on the fast lane, every Thursdays, 10:30
p.m., on ABS-CBN Sports + Action Channel. For firsthand info on the latest
happenings in motoring, like and follow Wheels
on facebook.com/PhilStarWheels,
@PhilStar_Wheels on Twitter and @PhilStarTV_Wheels on Instagram. (PR)

For over 20 years now, NorthPine Land,
Inc. (NLI) has been a dynamic player in the real estate industry. The company
is definitely a game-changer as it continues to change the landscape of several
locations in Luzon through the lifestyle communities it builds.

As it marks two outstanding and
prosperous decades in the service of many families by making their dreams come
to life and redefining the way people live, the company continues to become one
of the trusted developers in the country.

From dreams to reality

It was in 1996 when Hongkong Land,
Jardine Davies, Metrobank, Equitable Bank and San Miguel Properties, joined together in forming what would
be a thriving company 20 years later. Jardine Land, the name of NLI during this
time, focused on the development of land banking and horizontal properties for
the mid-income market in the Philippines.

The name NorthPine Land was formed in
2006, the year after Hongkong Land acquired the Jardine Davies share.
Presently, it owns 40% of the company while BDO, Metrobank and San Miguel each
owns 20%. Backed up by distinguished conglomerates in the country and one
recognized internationally, NLI persisted to take on bigger ventures as it
fiercely kept up and contributed to the real estate trends.

NLI continuously challenges itself for
more innovations not only in developing horizontal communities, but in the way
it serves its patrons as well. House viewing and after-sales transactions are
made more convenient through the company’s websites and comfortable sales
offices.

Incidentally, NLI is also one of the
first few real estate companies in the Philippines that launched a mobile app,
available for both iOS and Android devices. The NorthPine Land Mobile App gives
clients and sellers easy and quick access to NLI projects and updates.

Swimming Pool at South Hampton.

Beyond owning a property

As shared by the leaders of the company,
the value of turning dreams into a reality lies in creating a sense of
community and better lifestyle than simply building roofs over people’s heads.

NLI President Alan Cruz said, "We
believe families deserve more than a place to settle down. People need
communities that redefine the way of living. NorthPine Land is a company that does
further than answering demands for houses. It is determined to understand what
the market really needs especially in the fast-changing world."

Furthermore, Cruz explained that design,
quality construction, lifestyle amenities, continuing estate management and
value are the foundations in developing all NorthPine projects. Such are the
ideals of fine living that distinguish them from the rest. These are reflected
in its prestigious portfolio of projects namely, Montana Views (Pampanga), Greenwoods,
Wind Crest, Kahaya Place, Kohana Grove (Cavite), Forest Ridge (Antipolo), South
Hampton (Laguna) and Lexington (Pasig).

Master-planned to achieve a place where
dreams come to life, the design and architectural themes of these properties
vary from Mediterranean, Modern & Tropicalized American, Modern Asian to Victorian.
First-rate and stylish amenities maintained in all its property developments mirror
the company’s aspirations to improve the lifestyle of its residents. These are
in addition to the high-quality houses and community features that NLI builds.

To further the efforts in achieving even
bigger milestones, NLI is keen in exploring fresh angles and avenues possible.
As it makes dreams come to life through its philosophy of constantly expanding
and innovating, NLI keeps its portfolio of projects growing. Moreover, part of
the process is to increase its manpower and open more career opportunities.

Simultaneous with turning 20 this year,
NLI also kicked off a new chapter in its business venture. The company is
exploring new territories after years of dedicated efforts to change the
landscape of South Luzon and Eastern Manila areas. This time, NLI sets its
footprint in the Northern regions.

Earlier in July, NLI launched Montana
Views, a promising property in the City of San Fernando and Mexico, Pampanga.
This is NLI’s maiden project in Central Luzon and North of Manila. Making its
movement greatly felt in the area, the company also activated several campaigns
and actions to introduce the project to Kapampangans and people around the
region.

In the field of real estate, players
must be in the cutting-edge to remain in the race. For NorthPine Land, the key
is to stay true to its promise and constantly strive to offer more in response
to the changing needs of people. As it advances in its mission, NLI endeavours
to make more dreams come to life for another 20 years and more.

Kahaya Place.

NorthPine Land Inc. (NLI) is one of the
country’s trusted real estate prime movers with a prestigious portfolio of
projects in Pampanga (Montana Views), Cavite (Kahaya Place, Greenwoods Village,
Wind Crest and Kohana Grove), South Hampton (Laguna), Antipolo City (Forest
Ridge), and Pasig City (Lexington). Its distinguished shareholders are:
HongKong Land, BDO, Metrobank, and San Miguel Properties, Inc. To know more
about our lineup of products, visit www.northpineland.com or call +632
637.1531. (PR)

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

A new events place is born, from the same management and
company that give us One Esplanade in Mall of Asia Complex, now comes One Canvas along
Don Chino Roces Ave in Makati City. The said group is also from SM group of
companies.

This venue is huge, versatile and has a unique way of
attending to your events either personal or corporate one. During its
presentation at the grand launching last August, it is well design and can accommodate
thousand people simultaneously either from the first up to the second floor.

It is new, so expect the facilities are all working and
better, plus it has small function room as well for smaller gatherings. The said grand launch happen last August 28,
2016 that coincide with the press presentation of the candidates of Misters of
Filipinas 2016.

For more details you may call Telephone (02)832-5746 email them at inquiry_onecanvas@yahoo.com . The exact address is 2235 Don Chino Roces Ave,
San Lorenzo, Makati, Metro Manila.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

September marks the month-long commemoration of Alopecia Areata awareness worldwide. Alopecia areata is a condition when hair loss occur due to faults in the immune system attacking the hair follicles which results in partial or total loss of hair on the head and other parts of the body.

Leading this year’s celebration in the country is Alopecia Philippines, a group founded by singer and songwriter Abby Asistio in 2012. She has been championing the cause of empowering citizens with this condition.

Abby is no stranger to alopecia, having been diagnosed with alopecia areata since she was four years old. Abby’s decision to come out in public with her condition was a major turning point in her life.

On September 2012, Abby decided to start an online campaign in time with Alopecia Awareness Month by inviting family and friends to pose with the double “A” (inverted “V”) sign using their fingers on the photo sharing site, Instagram. It quickly caught on and Abby was overwhelmed by the response from netizens, with over a thousand photo contributions to date.

This paved the way for the beginnings of Alopecia Philippines. It aims to raise awareness about alopecia and correct common misconceptions and perceptions about it, provide encouragement to people afflicted with it, and create an online support community for them.

Inspired by Abby’s honesty and courage, men and women, kids and teens from different walks of life began sharing their own stories and struggles living with alopecia. What started out as a group of ten is now more than 300 members strong and its Facebook page – Alopecia Areata Awareness, draws followers from all over the world.

Novuhair has been supporting the cause for Alopecia Philippines through Abby Asistio. Abby have been using the brand continuously since March 2013 and she has only praises to share using the product.

Nature has provided a safe and effective answer to hair loss and scalp disorders. Novuhair is the only topical scalp lotion in the market that has the highest concentration of natural ingredients, FDA-certified and ACD-compliant. Novuhair is a homegrown, proudly Philippine-made product that is globally competitive.

Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide. For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, Instagram: @NovuhairOfficial and follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.

For more of Asistio Alopecia Awareness campaign video go to this link :Abby (PR)

Of course, guys also need to pamper themselves once a while,
like having a good hand and foot spa, even though it is not that common for
guys visiting Nail Salon, but still men also deserve this kind of treatment.

After highly recommendation from a Blogger friend, I’ve
decided to try Marine Algae Whitening Foot Spa at Nailaholics Salon in
Market-Market Mall in Taguig City. I always have the feeling of awkwardness and
intimidation in entering salon, it’s because most of the time it is populated
by women from the staff down to the regular customers.

So I choose Monday and I know it is not that crowded, and
true enough I was lucky to have my Royal treatment like a king, the Market Mall
branch is so nice to welcome me and give me a good gestures not to be
intimidated, only to enjoy their services.

So the usual routine for cleansing off my hand and feet
started, from lukewarm water with solid rocks on it, it feels soothing believe
me, and then the drying came in where the usual pedicure and manicure is
happening. The lady who assist me is very knowledgeable in describing to me the
process and its effects, I am convince most of their staff are well train
enough and gentle to handle our tired reasons that’s why we are there.

Marine Algae Whitening foot treatment.

Marine Algae Whitening Foot Spa is basically a bleaching
process, I choose this since I am exposed to beach outing in the past months
and badly needed to regain my tone back.
The whitening thing is not that so menthol feeling like I know in some
spa, it is moisturizing and true to its description, it is relaxing.

After barely an hour, all my stress are gone, the quick
massage my foot feels like my soul was rejuvenate. For more details about its
services and branches of Nailaholics, pls check them in Facebook or thru their
official site at www.nailaholics.com .

Friday, September 16, 2016

The Guitar Friends and St. Scholastica's College present classical
guitar artist JACOB CORDOVER with the special participation of THE KABATAANG
GITARISTA and EDEL MARK BITAO in a free concert set on Oct. 6, 2016 - Thursday
7:00 pm, St.Cecilia's Hall, St. Scholastica's College Manila.

Jacob Cordover
will also be conducting a guitar masterclass on Oct. 3 Monday, 3 pm at the Mini
Hall, UP College of Music and on Oct. 7, Friday, 1 PM, at the Rehearsal Hall, St.
Cecilia Bldg., St. Scholastica's College Manila.

Currently residing in Barcelona, Spain and enjoying a truly
international career as both a concert and recording artist, Jacob Cordover
“impresses with his intuitive musicianship and impeccable technique” (Leicester
Mercury, UK). His “consummate artistry” (Adelaide Advertiser, Australia) has
enticed audiences in over a dozen countries across four continents.

Mr. Cordover has appeared as soloist with the Las Colinas
Symphony, the Arlington Symphony, the Garland Symphony, the Orquestra Simfònica
de Balears “Ciutat de Palma” and the Orchestra dell’Accademia “l’Ottocento”,
and his performances have “demonstrated how much poetry and feeling can be
obtained from the guitar in the hands of master musicians such as Jacob
Cordover.” (The Mercury, Australia).

As a recording artist, Mr. Cordover has released three solo
CDs to much critical acclaim; Stélé (independent release, 2004) was hailed by
Classical Guitar Magazine (UK) as “wonderfully sympathetic and highly
accomplished... Cordover managing to get to the very soul of this striking and
brilliant music.” His second solo release Blackwattle Caprices (Cala Records,
2013) received the following review in the American Record Guide: “His
technique is flawless. His expression tasteful and always interesting and
moving.” Mr Cordover's third solo CD
Expresivo was released through Cala Records on July 1st, 2016. This latest
album contains all the Spanish and Latin American favourites alongside
arrangements of popular songs and works from the world of jazz. The pieces
Jacob recorded for GSI recently are all included in this new release.

The Kabataang Gitarista.

Critics have equally praised his performances of J.S. Bach
and William Walton, saying “His interpretation of the Bach suite is one of the
finest I have heard to date with superb phrasing and total mastery of the
technicalities involved in playing this difficult composition” (Classical
Guitar Magazine) and “This is simply the finest performance of Walton’s
Bagatelles I’ve encountered. I and V crackle with energy, and he realizes
perfectly the range of moods and colours in this modern masterpiece.” (American
Record Guide).

Mr. Cordover has also released two CDs with his long
standing chamber ensembles; Songs from the Forest, (independent release, 2012)
the debut CD from the Australian Guitar Duo (with Rupert Boyd) and Historias
(Cala Records, 2014) the debut CD from Zoco Duo (with Laura Karney, oboe/cor
anglais). As well as receiving rave reviews, all of his CDs have been broadcast
on radio stations in Asia, North America and Australia.

Aside from his formative studies at the Australian National
University School of Music with renowned performer and pedagogue Timothy Kain,
he completed post-graduate studies at the Escola Superior de Música de
Catalunya with Laura Young and at the Escola Luthier with Arnaldur Arnarson in
Barcelona, Spain. He also studied 19th-century performance practice with Carlo
Barone at the Academia l’Ottocento in Paris as well as taking several long-term
residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts in Canada. Masterclasses with
Sérgio Assad, Manuel Barrueco, Ricardo Gallén, Paul O’Dette, Pavel Steidl, Geoffrey
Simon, Geoffrey Lancaster, Nicholas Daniel, Edgar Meyer, Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi
amongst others, have also been influential in the development of his
playing.

His music has been used in television, he has been broadcast
on radio stations and he has been a prize winner at major national and
international music competitions including the Concurso Internacional de
Guitarra Festival de Córdoba (Spain), the Sydney Performing Arts Challenge
(Australia), the Australian Guitar Competition (Chamber Music Section), the
Certamen Internacional de Guitarra de Barcelona (Spain) and the Performing
Australian Music Competition (London, UK).

The Kabataang Gitarista (KG) is a group of young classical
guitarists who perform a varied repertoire of classical, Filipino, Spanish and
popular pieces. The Kabataang Gitarista was organized by the Artist Training
Division of the Cultural Center of the Philippines in August 2012 to promote
appreciation for, and interest in, classical guitar performance among public
high school students. The project also aims to provide the highest level of
guitar training free of charge through a scholarship programme and the to
develop a performing classical guitar ensemble. More than 30 guitarists are
currently in the programme.

The five members performing for the “Asian Gems in the Arts”
are Christian John Mercader , Fernando Sy-Changco III, David Tiongson, Adrei
Fernandez and Edel Mark Bitao. Christian, 19, and Fernando, 16, are both alumni
of the programme and are currently pursuing degrees in classical guitar at
different music colleges in Manila. David and Andrei, both 17, are in senior
high school. Edel Mark, 14 is currently in Grade 9.

The Guitar Friends is a group composed of businessmen,
doctors, professionals, guitar teachers and students, all united by their love
for the classical guitar. It supports various classical guitar activities in
the Philippines, like recitals, concerts, classes and provides financial
support for students on a case to case basis.

For further
inquiries, please call 09393785908 or leave a message on the Guitar Friend’s
Facebook page, facebook.com/GuitarFriendsInc. (PR)

Artist Playground’s Season Two proudly presents LAGABLAB
written by Dan Hollanda, a play inspired by a short story penned by British
writer W. Somerset Maugham entitled “The Unconquered.”

LAGABLAB is set to open on Sept. 23 at The Little Room
Upstairs, 1701 Landsdale Tower, Mother Ignacia Ave. corner Timog, QC and will
run until October 30 – Fridays at 7 pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm and 7 pm.

Directed by Paul Jake Paule, the play is set in Bulacan
during the Japanese occupation. The story revolves around the desolation of a
Filipino family who was forced by the cruel realities of war to make difficult
choices of either painfully surrendering their dignity in exchange of security
or bravely fighting for their name and worthiness to a detrimental end.

The main character of the story is a strong-willed woman
named Chayong who is betrothed to a guerilla named Unyo. On the night of Unyo’s
departure to join the fight against the Japanese, Chayong was raped by Hirohito,
a Japanese Officer and her brother Carding was emasculated for defending her.
The unspeakable act bore Chayong a child. Hirohito upon learning this was
filled with remorse and tried to rectify his transgression by providing for
Chayong’s family and offering marriage. But the news of Unyo and Carding’s
death from the hands of the Japanese invaders ignited a great fire in Chayong’s
heart, a fire that rages for justice, a fire the blazes for vengeance, a fire
that will burn through her soul to commit an unspeakable act herself.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

As a reply to the growing myths and misconceptions about
the Martial Law era, a new group has launched a series of plays about living and
dying during the Marcos regime, beginning September 21, 2016 at the Bantayog ng
mga Bayani.

Entitled Never Again: Voices of Martial Law, these series
of nine plays produced by Ladies Who Launch (LWL), are designed to create awareness
about the harsh realities of living during the years after the declaration of Martial
Law, the people around them, their work and how it has affected people to this day.

Included in the lineup are the Palanca Award-winning “Bulong-bulongan
Sa Sangandaan” by Ramon Jocson which be directed by theater luminary Audie
Gemora, “Loyalist Redux”, a comedy written and directed by Kanakan Balintagos, first staged at the 12th Virgin Labfest with theater
star Pinky Amador in the title role, and “Duyan Ka Ng Magiting” written and directed
by Erica Estacio, first seen at the People Power Experiential Museum.

LWL says “Our goal is to unearth these stories and make them
visible, visceral, and palpable. We want those alive today to remember the victims
as people, not just as statistics or bios on a website. Above all, we want to
ensure that the evils of Martial Law are never forgotten, never repeated.”

The six original plays created for Never Again: Voices of
Martial Law are

“Princess Lilli” written by Layeta Bucoy and directed by
Tuxs Rutaquio,

“Disco 1081” written by George de Jesus III and directed by
Melvin Lee,

For the regular run, tickets are at PhP 500 per show consisting of three plays while a series pass allowing entry to all shows are at 1300. For inquiries, email ladieswholaunch.ph@gmail.com or contact +639178106256

Rainy season is once again upon us. With it comes
emergencies we should be prepared for, especially power failures that can cause
various inconveniences. Lack of electricity will make studying in the dark a
struggle for the kids, while causing sleep discomfort for parents and kids alike.

Akari, the country’s top lighting and electrical brand, solves
your power failure troubles with reliable recharging, that allow you to
continuously perform tasks comfortably in the face of power outage.

For rainy days when electrical supply fails, Akari offers LED
emergency lights with two lamps, each with its individual on/off switch and battery
life that can last up 30 hours. It also features a battery indicator that
allows you to monitor its energy supply level.

Akari also offers rechargeable LED lanterns with
flashlight, good for up to 12 hours operating time. It comes with a 5V output
USB charging port which can be used to
charge your mobile phone in extreme emergency case.

Meanwhile, to help ease the heat during brownouts, Akari offers handy
rechargeable mini-fans with 1 watt torch lamp and 1.2 watt desk lamp, good for up
to 9 hours emergency time.

Keep these products handy at home because as they say,
being over-prepared for emergency situations is better than being caught under prepared.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

With its thrust to continuously bring innovations into
its developments, Camella – the flagship brand of Vista Land and Lifescapes,
Inc. – unveils its newest home offering: The Manors, vertical villages that
offer a perfect blend of comfort and convenience of condo living and the
friendly embrace of a caring community. Strategically located at the heart of
Vista Land’s community developments, The Manors promises holistic lifestyle to
its residents with its unmatched access to commercial areas, innovative
business districts, bustling expanse for learning and leisure, and more of
life’s necessities.

“We, in Camella, continue to diversify to meet our
customers’ varying needs and demands for affordable living spaces in most ideal
locations. The Manors answers the needs of families, couples, young
professionals and property investors for value-for-money living spaces that are
close to business and commercial districts,” explained Mr. Red Rosales, Vista
Land’s Chief Marketing Officer.

Launched during a grand event attended by its top sales
force who flew in from all parts of the country, Camella presented The Manors
at Vista Alabang, a community of 14 mid-rise vertical villages, that offer
affordable 30 sq. m studio units complete with modular kitchen, bathroom and
laundry area. Each vertical village is fully-equipped with modern facilities
and state-of-the-art amenities such as the Great Hall, Pergola Walk, Summer
Reading Nook, swimming pool, children’s playground and play court.

“With its strategic location, The Manors at Vista Alabang
is guaranteed to earn great value over the years, making it a solid
investment,” added Mr. Rosales.

Apart from Vista Alabang, The Manors will also rise in
major cities and municipalities across the country such as Bacolod and Davao.
Camella caters to the affordable to mid-income segment of the property market.
It has been recognized in an industry study as the most preferred and trusted
housing brand in the Philippines.

To date, the group has built more than 300,000 homes and
maintains a powerful presence in Mega Manila and 36 other key provincial
destinations and 95 cities and municipalities. For more information about
Camella, call their hotline at 226-3552. Keep up with the latest Camella
information, news, events and announcements through www.camella.com.ph. Like
“Camella Official” on Facebook and follow “@CamellaOfficial” on Twitter and
Instagram. (PR)

The company that bought us The Lion, The Witch and the
Wardrobe, The Bluebirds, my all-time favorite The Horse and His Boy, now comes
a new musical featuring the participants of Playshop Playhouse, the official
summer theater workshop of Trumpets Company.

Playhouse is the premiere youth theater company composed
mostly of stellar students who endroll at Trumpets Playshops advance classes,
such as Summerstock Kids and Playhouse Pro. As their recital, a brand new
musical is born entitle “Always Upon a Time”, A New Musical.

Always Upon a Time comprises the stories like the Frog
Prince, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Lion and the Mouse, The Fisherman and His
Wife as well as bible stories like The Story of Creation, David and Goliath, and
the Story of Job. It is foretold in a imaginative ways by two brothers to their
very career busy Daddy.

Given the lead roles and alternating for the five magical
shows are Daniel Drilon & Gabo Tiongson, Andee Achacoso & Teddy
Velasco, while theater veterans also join the cast in support as the Daddy is
Lorenz Martinez.

Monday, September 12, 2016

Another showbiz wannabe from Puerto Princesa City is April Lorraine Santos. She was discovered during the Miss Puerto pageant by a showbiz writer way back 2003. She first had a TV debut via TV Commercial of the band Hale as one of the extra, and since then she was in the ramp doing modelling.

This piece of news bit become controversial, many of her friends didn't believe that she pass the Harvard entrance examination on which she told me during the interview, when confronted April said that she is willing to prove that she did pass with flying colors to that US University, however she fail to do that.

Last time I saw April was during a Playboy launching in Coconut Palace, wherein she was featured as one of its Playmate. According to some sources April is still active in modelling for print and busy helping her friend in running a pole dancing studio.

The hottest and one of the bankable young actor today,
James Reid is now the latest endorser of the No. 1 Tuna brand in the
Philippines, the Century Tuna Flakes in Oil. Reid join the league of Anne
Curtis and Derek Ramsay in promoting healthy eating to achieve a good body.

Nobody But James.

Century Tuna General Manager Greg Banzon explain to us
during the launching of James as its latest ambassador, that they aim to have a
new name in bringing the champion on its content, and having the in demand
actor on their roster is such a privilege and he owe it to the team who handle
the creation of its latest TV Commercial, he is happy to share that the said
videos of James off cam during the shooting of TVC already reach 4.1 million
views, and the fact that James fans are mostly females, the latest high rise in
their sales show that most men patronize their products after the release of
Reid’s TVC.

Century Tuna General Manager Greg Banzon.

On his Part, James admit that he only train for one month
for this endorsement, he admit he is conscious in toning his body, that’s why
he is happy when the TVC was out and got a good feedback.

Banzon said that Century Tuna is now being sold in 58
countries and it’s still counting, the rich in Vitamin D canned foods is still
the leading Tuna brand in the country today.

Celebrity Host Joyce Pring and Sam YG with James Reid.

The official launching of James as its latest endorser happen last Sept 6, 2016 at Shangrila Hotel in Makati City, hosted by Sam YG and Joyce Pring.